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The Sun: "He was focusing on one female wedding guest in particular, who was married and kept dismissing him.READ MORE: Potential next owner of Man Utd bankrolled London Marathon star's world record"But he wouldn’t stop pestering her and he asked her to go outside with him for a chat. He became a bit much and even started to film some of the female guests on his phone.

MARK Wright kissed and cuddled wife Michelle Keegan as he crossed the finish line of the London Marathon. The loved-up couple put on a rare public display of affection after Mark completed the gruelling 26.2 mile city course. Tired Mark was all smiles as he was reunited with his wife after pounding the pavement for over three hours.

Mark Wright took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at his preparations for the London Marathon.His family supported him in his incredible endeavour, with wife Michelle Keegan by his side, alongside his parents.MORE: Mark Wright is one proud uncle in adorable baby photoIn a sweet moment, the presenter and reality TV show star revealed the adorable nickname he has for his spouse.Speaking to camera as he walked to the start line, Mark panned his phone to show his family behind him, and said: "Walking to the start line, mum, Shelley, me old man…WATCH: Mark Wright shares sweet nickname for wife Michelle KeeganAbout to start 26 point 2 miles, never in my life have done this, never in my life did I think that I would but here we go, there's a first for everything, come on!"READ: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's jaw-dropping master bathroom rivals a five-star spaSEE: Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright share exciting update: 'A dream come true'The star later shared a series of videos during his run, as he appeared progressively more fatigued but kept a positive mental attitude throughout.A post shared by Mark Wright (@wrighty_)Mark shared his pride after completing the marathonAfter the race, Mark shared a photo of himself holding up his medal, as well as one of himself kissing Michelle as she hugged him and later enjoying a meal with his friends and family.He captioned the images: "Wow what a day. Let me tell you, the best experience of my life.

Michelle Keegan sweetly supported her husband Mark Wright as he completed the London Marathon on Sunday.The former TOWIE star, 35, managed to finish the marathon in an impressive time of just over three hours and 40 minutes. According to the London Marathon app, this places him as 8,245th overall - an incredible achievement after the TV star admitted he has never ran a marathon prior to today.Taking to Instagram before the race, he said: "About to start 26.2 miles, never in my life have done this, never in my life did I think I would, but there's a first for everything - come on!" And Michelle, 35, who married Mark in 2015, was there to support her husband as he crossed the finish line as she was seen sweetly hugging him. The actress also took to her Instagram as she posted a video of him afterwards, captioned: "He did it!!" Michelle was also joined by her in-laws and Mark's parents Carol and Mark Senior as they too posted videos to their social media of their son's incredible milestone.

With the London Marathon back once again, a number of celebrities have taken the challenge to beat the gruelling 26.2 mile stretch across the capital - with some pretty impressive results. Just finishing a marathon at all is an incredible achievement, and these celebs can be proud of their fantastic efforts on the day - whether they are experienced runners or attempting the race for the first time.The mass participation section of the race started at 9.40am on Sunday, with the celebrities being joined by tens of thousands of people all looking to beat their personal bests, raise money for charity, or take on the challenge of a marathon.

FAMOUS faces took to the streets of the nation's capital as they ran the London Marathon among 40,000 runners. Celebs including Mark Wright, Strictly's Tyler West, James Cracknell and McFly's Harry Judd were among those pounding the pavements. BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth also put her best foot forward and appeared emotional as she reached the finish line of the 26.2 mile course.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Tyler West proved he's the fittest man on the dance floor today, completing the London Marathon just hours after a high energy performance. Overcast conditions before the race didn't dim his spirits as he spoke to the BBC's Gabby Logan alongside fellow celeb runner Mark Wright.

Vice Australia in 2019, Claire said: "I love looking for d*** run routes. READ MORE: England Lionesses star Jill Scott won London Mini Marathon before turning to football "I feel like I should be on My Strange Addiction now that I've heard how that sounds… But honestly, I just love running: It's my favourite way to get a workout in—and drawing a giant d*** across a town is really just a bonus."I always plan out the d*** runs and follow the route I've saved on my phone.

Kate Lawler ran into some trouble ahead of the London Marathon as her running partner somehow lost her trainers.The former Big Brother contestant took to Instagram early on Sunday as she and a friend prepared for the massive 26.2-mile route. But disaster struck when her running partner was left without trainers – though she did have a pair of high heels on standby. "Guys, my running partner can't find her running trainers.

Olympic champion ran the marathon quicker than a London Euston train reaches Manchester Piccadilly. In fact Kipchoge, 37, once famously completed 26.2 miles in Vienna in less than two hours, but he was assisted by pace makers and other modifications so the time could not be officially recognised by World Athletics.READ NOW: Gutted Mo Farah forced to pull out of London Marathon despite 'extensive treatment'Despite already cementing his status as a legend of his sport though, Kipchoge's income is relatively small when compared to other greats.

England Lionesses star could have been top of the podium as a runner.Indeed Scott, who announced her retirement from football this summer, knows exactly what it's like to cross that finish line ahead of anyone else. And this weekend's TCS London Marathon brings back special memories.Scott won the Mini Marathon for Under-15s back in 2001 and had a choice to make - athletics or football? She chose the beautiful game but still has a soft spot for endurance runners. READ MORE: Danny Mills had football career ended at 32 but is now running two marathons in 5 weeks She is an official starter at this year's Marathon alongside fellow Lionesses stars Leah Williamson and Ellen White.

Abdelhadi El Harti gave spectators more than they bargained for as he completed the gruelling race.The Moroccan was competing in the 26.2 mile race in the ambulant class back in 2017 and delivered a second-place finish with an impressive time of 2:29:38. But he hit the headlines after flashing his manhood to spectators as he made his way to the finish line.El Harti flashed his penis out of the bottom of his shorts, much to the shock of the crowd as the race continued in London.

London Marathon after being accused of cheating. Monika and Piotr Czarnecka ran the marathon together and were at the centre of controversy after spectators noticed they were both wearing the same registration number.

London Marathon staff for being too slow, with some even called "fat" as they meandered around the 26.2 mile route. And it all resulted in multiple grovelling apologies and free entries being handed out for the following year.A then record of 42,549 runners had started the iconic race in the English capital, with the atmosphere as usual electric.

Mark Wright has been training for the London Marathon with the help of Olympic gold medallist Paula Radcliffe, revealing the runner has been "incredible".The former The Only Way is Essex star, 35, spoke of being mentored by the once-fastest female runner of all time, 48, in a chat with OK!: "You can't really beat it, can you? She’s incredible. When you're training for something like this, you always take advice on Google or people you know, who have done it everyone gives you different advice, but I just stuck with her expertise and advice." He added: "And of course, it was the best. Because she's the best of all time." Mark - who has finally moved into his epic Essex mansion - revealed he has been working with Paula for around two years after originally signing up to do the marathon last year.

BBC TV host and adventurer Ben Fogle has offered a rallying cry to everyone looking for some last-minute motivation ahead of running the London Marathon on Sunday Ahead of the big race which will see 50,000 people compete in the ultimate endurance test, celebrity engagement platform Cameo asked Ben to give people a pep-talk to encourage them to keep going to the finish line.

MARK Wright has revealed he has struggled with his marathon training as he prepares to take on the historic London event for the first time. The former Towie star turned telly host was forced to pull out last year because of a calf tear and is now counting down the hours until he gets to the starting line. Mark, who has teamed up with FLORA for their Get Towns Active campaign, has been training for almost two years for the historic marathon.

Gemma Atkinson shared how touched she was after the kindest gesture from a fan, which she learned about via social media.The mum-of-one took to her Instagram Stories, where she shared a screenshot of a message from one of her followers.MORE: Gemma Atkinson documents struggles of having 'nothing' or 'no one' as fiancé Gorka leaves home for Strictly rehearsalsReferring to the London Marathon, which takes place next month, they wrote: "I am running for the BHF [British Heart Foundation] this year. It would be an honour to add your dad's name to my 'in memory of' list."I am writing these names on my arm as the inspiration to keep me going.WATCH: Gemma Atkinson shows off her 'pregnant face' as Mia plays Doctor"It is my first marathon after only having a baby last year it's going to be a tough race but so worth it for the work the British Heart Foundation do…"MORE: Gemma Atkinson makes controversial comment on marriage plans with GorkaSEE: Gemma Atkinson shows off her teeth transformation – and fans are impressedGemma responded by captioning the image: "And now I'm crying.… My dad was called David Atkinson.

Gemma Atkinson has shared how she was left in tears when a stranger messaged her to share what they wanted to do in memory of her late dad. The Hits Radio host lost her dad, David, when she was 17.

Emmerdale star Ryan Hawley has made an emotional plea to fans following his close friend's death.The actor, 37, played Robert Sugden on the ITV soap.Earlier this month, Ryan informed fans he would be running the 2022 London Marathon in honour of his late friend Nick who passed away from a terminal brain tumour diagnosis in November 2020 at the age of 34.READ MORE:Emmerdale's most disliked character unveiled - and the soap exit that had fans talkingRyan hopes to raise £2,000 for the St Peter & St James Hospice in Haywards Heath and has asked fans for donations.On his fundraising page, Ryan wrote: "Nick really was like a brother to me: loyal, intelligent, patient, compassionate, a fierce competitor and very, very funny."We did everything together growing up: same classes at school, played in the same football team, traveled wherever we could, made fun of each other a lot and were even best men at each other's weddings."Now I, along with his incredible wife Victoria, and 2 other friends are attempting to raise money for the hospice that provided Nick and his family with care and comfort at the end of his fight."The London Marathon 2022 will take place on Sunday, October 2.Ryan is running the 26.2 mile race alongside Nick's widow Victoria and two more of their friends.Nick was originally diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2015 and spent five years battling the disease, having planned to run the marathon himself before his health deteriorated.He is survived by Victoria and the couple's two young twin girls.To fans, Ryan added: "It would mean the world to me to be able to show my appreciation to this Hospice that cared for my friend and family when he needed it most!"The actor exited Emmerdale in November 2019 when his character